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"Just Cruisin" These photos of EA-3Bs of VQ-1 were taken during a trip from Atsugi, Japan
to Cubi Point, Philippines in early 1971.
provided by David Wilder |
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"Uh, are you sure this runway is long
enough?" It sure looks short but it always
worked! This starboard catapult view was taken aboard an A-3D of VAH-4 from the BNs point
of view during a cruise on USS Oriskany (CVA-34) in the early 60s.
provided by Frank Cogdell |
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"This looks about as short too!" Same perspective as above but coming in on final for a perfect 'OK 3 wire'
I'm sure.
provided by Frank Cogdell |
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"Queer Spad" The EKA-3B Whale replaced this work horse for the VAW-13 'Zappers' at NAS
Alameda during the summer of 67. Many Dets to the Tonkin Gulf began that fall for VAW-13
and their combination tanker/ECM Whales. They later became VAQ-130 and then each det
became VAQ-129,130,131,132,134, & 135.
photo provided by Rick Gority
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"Alameda" Nas Alameda and the carrier piers as they once appeared. Now closed down
for operations, the USS Hornet (CV-12) Museum is
permanently on display at Pier #3. NAS Alameda was home to the Whales of VAW-13, VAQ-130
and sister squadrons as well as NARF Alameda.
photo provided by Rick Gority |
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"VAW-13 flight line with their 'new'
EKA-3Bs" |
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"A-3 and Friend" I know, it's an F-16! But it was taken from an A-3 Skywarrior as you can
tell and it was taken just this summer in June 2000. This photo was taken from aboard
NA-3B 146454 of Raytheon's Flight Test Operations fleet by James D. Sieff. They were playing around
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"307" More affectionately known as 'Lucille', BuNo 135442 of VAH-3 taxies up
past the island on board USS FDR (CVA-42). Circa 57. This was probably during VAH-3s early
CarQual period.
photo provided by Vic
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"Flyswatters over Rota" 1965-VQ-2's EA-3Bs #2 & #5 make a low level pass over the field at
Rota. The special 'flyswatter' attenna is seen on the tail of #5. The sub tender USS
Holland is docked at the pier in the backgroud. She took care of all the local boomers.
photo provided by James Molick |
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"From the Archives" Top Photo...an Olongapo, PI. bar scene, 1967. You fill in the names! It
could be anybody from any boat or any squadron. These guys are VQ sailors enjoying a San
Miguel. Probably warm!
Bottom Photo...Danang flightline, 1967. PC Jack Peterson, VQ-1,
is hauling in the drag chute.
Photos from Jack Peterson
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"Tanker Package" This view of the aft bomb bay area of an EKA-3B or KA-3B shows the hose
reel assembly. Visible are the fuel shut off valve (upper right), hose reel, all 60 or 70
ft. of it (center), and the collapable parachute drogue fairing on the bottom.
Photo courtesy of Gil Bouffard |
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"PMTC" BuNo 144825, now with RFTO (Raytheon Flight Test Operations) is seen here
in 1975 while on duty with Point Mugu Test Center. It had all the extras, oversize nose
radome, wing pylons, extended tail radome and who knows what on the inside.
Photo courtesy of John
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